The peppered moth is a classic example of natural selection in the environment. The peppered moth has three color patterns: light, medium,
and dark. Prior to the industrial revolution, the light moth, which could
better blend with the tree bark, was the most prevalent. After
industrialization, the darker moth population quickly increased since the
tree bark became darker. Which of the following BEST describes why the
change in population occurred so quickly?*
Mutations took place in DNA.
O Different species of moths interbred.
Industrialization took place in a short period of time.
O Color variations were already present in living moths